After receptor cells are stimulated, information is transmitted to the brain, which interprets the information. This process of interpretation is called
a) sensation.
b) perception.
c) adaptation.
d) transduction.
ANS: b
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a. cognitive dissonance b. congruence c. adequate justification d. persuasion
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Research in early childhood interactions generally shows that __________ are incapable of symbolic interaction
A) teens B) adults C) seniors D) babies
Which modern psychological perspective empha- sizes the importance of thought processes for understanding behavior?
a. Behavioral b. Humanistic c. Sociocultural d. Cognitive